8/6 Philippians 4:13
13 For I can do everything through Christ,[a] who gives me strength.
CONNECTION
Jesus is not a talisman, we use.
He is Lord and God Almighty.
We go to Him for everything.
We focus our mind and heart on Him.
We trust Him to guide us and be a lamp unto our feet.
That is the way Jesus equips us to do all things.
Our weakness assures His victory in us.
8/5 Nehemiah 8:10
10 And Nehemiah[a] continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”
JOY
When Jesus comes to live in us, He brings His peace and joy.
Whatever happens, keep your focus on Jesus.
A war may rage but HE will keep you in perfect peace.
8/4 Deuteronomy 31:6
6 So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord your God will personally go ahead of you. He will neither fail you nor abandon you.”
VICTORY
Victory in Jesus.
Be strong, be courageous for the Lord is with you and ahead of you.
Do not panic-His victory belongs to you.
8/3 Psalm 73:26
26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak,
but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
DESTINATION
God is with me.
I am with God.
He is always with me.
I am never alone.
Either in this world or in Heaven I am with God and He is with me.
8/2 2 Corinthians 12:9
9 Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me.
POWER
Power comes from God,
To those surrendered and under control.
We know our weakness.
We know that only in Jesus Christ can we succeed.
This is God’s Day, and I am available for His use.
People count, I serve them.
Jesus loves me, therefore I can love people.
8/1 Psalm 28:7
7 The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trust him with all my heart.
He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.
HELP
Yes, the Lord is my strength.
His help is consistent and constant.
I have never been without His help.
He helps me in everything I face,
Moment by moment, day by day.
Thank You, Lord. Thank You, Lord.
7/31 Psalm 63:3
3 Your unfailing love is better than life itself;
how I praise you!
BETTER
Jesus unfailing love is perfect.
His love is better than life itself,
Because His love leads us to be like Him.
As I become more like Jesus
I am better able to forgive and forget.
This equips me to grow into Christ-likeness.
7/30 Colossians 3:14
14 Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
CLOTHE
Put on love as a way of life.
Clothe yourselves in Jesus love.
Give His love to others.
Be in harmony with His creation because you love.
7/29 Ephesians 3:17-19
17 Then Christ will make his home in your hearts as you trust in him. Your roots will grow down into God’s love and keep you strong. 18 And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is. 19 May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully. Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.
GROW
We grow in love as we know Him better.
His love for us equips us to grow.
He reveals Himself to us as we love others.
We get to know Him better as we act as His representative.
Love one another.
Love Jesus.
Grow in love.
Be His hands and feet.
7/28 John 15:9
9 “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love.
LOVED
We love but poorly.
Jesus loves perfectly.
Even when we are difficult, He loves us.
He knows us completely and still loves us.
His love is never ending.
